The Madman's Orchestra
Autor Edward Brooke-Hitchingen Limba Engleză Hardback – 7 apr 2026
From the bestselling author and former BBC QI Elf comes a fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey through the entire history of music. In The Madman’s Orchestra, join Edward Brooke-Hitching as he lifts the curtain on the strangest episodes from the entire history of music, taking us on a backstage tour of surprising and eccentric stories.
From the musical secrets of prehistoric monuments to the future of compositions by artificial intelligence, The Madman’s Orchestra uncovers the most curious tales, madcap musicians, and unusual instruments lost in time – and answers questions including:
- What does the song of a black hole sound like?
- Which composition requires four helicopters and a string quartet with strong stomachs to play it correctly?
- How exactly would the ‘cat piano’ sound, and would it be any more pleasing to the ear than the ‘hog harmonium’?
Discover musical hoaxes, compositions relayed by ghosts, the code-writing of ‘musical cryptography’, the pop songs smuggled past Soviet censors using X-rays, the beauty of Renaissance ‘eye music’, compositions by the Devil, the supernatural instruments played by witches, and the experimental female scientist who created the ‘visible voice’.
Fascinating, funny, and at times barely believable, The Madman’s Orchestra is a unique exploration of the history of music that will strike a chord with fans of beautiful books and bizarre history, and delight with a rich depth and variety of research that ultimately celebrates the boundless creativity of our musical imagination.
| Toate formatele și edițiile | Preț | Express |
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| Hardback (2) | 164.77 lei 21-33 zile | +106.30 lei 6-12 zile |
| Simon&Schuster – 23 oct 2025 | 164.77 lei 21-33 zile | +106.30 lei 6-12 zile |
| Chronicle Books – 7 apr 2026 | 276.79 lei Precomandă |
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1797240129
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 195 x 252 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.79 kg
Editura: Chronicle Books
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Recenzii
'This beautifully illustrated and lavish book is a feast for the eyes and for the mind… Many of the curiosities in this collection of musical confectionery are visual as much as literary. You can dip in anywhere for a diverting or even bonkers fact that will make entertaining conversation at any dinner party’
'This is a fascinating compendium of classical curiosities, thoroughly researched and charmingly written by Edward Brooke-Hitching, which perhaps is no surprise given his work as a scriptwriter and factfinder for BBC’s QI. He’s clearly poured great care into this book, filling it with a sense of boundless discovery. There’s a wonderfully generous selection of images [...] All in all, a delight.'
‘Brooke-Hitching’s writing is both fascinating and funny, making even the most obscure musical oddities utterly compelling’
'One of the most brilliantly illustrated and totally compelling books about music ever put together. A symphony of the weird and wonderful. On every page there are revelations and a tumult of jaw-dropping images. Edward’s book is a fantastic thing to look at, a cornucopia of discoveries'
Descriere
From the bestselling author and former BBC QI Elf comes a fascinating and beautifully illustrated journey through the entire history of music. In The Madman’s Orchestra, join Edward Brooke-Hitching as he lifts the curtain on the strangest episodes from the entire history of music, taking us on a backstage tour of surprising and eccentric stories.